CROWDS gathered for a poignant service at a Peterborough cemetery to remember the sacrifices made by soldiers from the other side of the world for ANZAC Day on Wednesday (25 April).Current servicemen and women stood alongside veterans at Broadway Cemetery on Australia and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day to remember soldiers who paid the ultimate sacrifice during the two world wars.The service was held at the graveside of Australian Sergeant Thomas Hunter in the cemetery.Sgt Hunter, known locally as The Lonely ANZAC, was one of the thousands of brave Australians and New Zealanders who survived the disastrous Gallipoli campaign in April 1915.He was later wounded in the Battle of the Somme in France in July 1916 and sent to England.However his condition worsened and he was taken off a train, which was on its way to a military hospital in Yorkshire, at Peterborough and died days later at the city’s hospital.During the service members of the Royal Australian Air Force laid a wreath at the grave of Sgt Hunter alongside Peterborough dignitaries, servicemen and members of the Royal British Legion.Speaking after the service, Flight Lieutenant Andrew Nilson, from Darwin, Australia, said: “I’m really pleased that lots of people turned up for the service.“ANZAC day is something that many people in the UK might not be aware of but in Australia it’s huge and held as a national holiday.“The event is getting bigger and I think it’s important that the actions of these soldiers are remembered.“There’s a big connection between ANZAC day and Peterborough because of Sergeant Hunter and it’s important that carries on.”Reverend George Rogers of Werrington Parish Church conducted the service.He said: “We are all part of the Commonwealth and these men and women fought for our futures.”Mayor of Peterborough Cllr. Paula Thacker, who laid a wreath at Sergeant Hunter’s grave, said it was vital to remember the sacrifices made by soldiers in conflicts.